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by MCgendraft Contributor in Security and Fraud Archives
‎Oct-05-2021 02:25 PM
‎Oct-05-2021 02:25 PM
Hello! I made an online purchase, and after the purchase I started noticing red flags all over. I then decided to research the company, product etc. and found a Reddit thread of others who have had the exact same things happen in this scam. My online order that I paid $60 for has just been shipped, but I already know it IS NOT going to be what I ordered. It will either be a pair of socks, a wallet, small Childs t-shirt or something completely irrelevant. Every time I try to open a case with PayPal, ALL roads lead to the option "Report unauthorized activity" I am hesitant to make that selection because it IS a charge I authorized, before realizing it is a scam, and I just want to do the right thing, and report it before I receive my package. I have read that many people are denied a refund back because this scam actually ships out a product of little value, so they (scammer) have done everything correct, up to the point of when I will open the package. I really don't want to wait until I get the package to file the complaint, but wondering if that is what I need to do? I want to bring this to someone's attention because others are getting scammed! I am out about $60 dollars, but I have been waiting and saving for so long, to order what I did, and it just makes me sad knowing I am going to most likely lose my money. If someone can please help me, I would really appreciate it! I have put together all the paperwork and documentation of all the transactions, and everything involved in this online order. Thank you. ... View more
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